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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Jun 18, 2013

Mr. President, I think we all agree our immigration system is broken and it needs to be fixed. Unfortunately, every time Congress has tried to fix our immigration system, promises of a more secure border are never upheld. The bill we have…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Jun 18, 2013

I say to my colleague from Alabama--and, again, I thank him for his leadership on this issue, both past and present--what we are talking about here is something that is a part of the solution. This is not the totality. This is not the…

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John Thune
@johnthune· Republican · SD· Jun 18, 2013

Mr. President, I will say in closing, again, this is not-- the border is 2,000 miles long. This requires 700 miles. So it would be put in those areas where, as the Senator from Alabama noted, it is most needed. With that, I yield the floor…

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Mazie Hirono
@maziehirono· Democratic · HI· Jun 18, 2013

Madam President, I believe we must fix the immigration bill to make it fairer for women. The bill proposes a new merit-based point system for allocating green cards to future immigrants. Simply put, the point system makes it harder for…

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· Jun 18, 2013

Madam President, during Small Business Week it is important to recognize the ingenuity of small business owners who take a leap of faith and invest in an idea in order to make their dream of being an entrepreneur a reality. I rise today to…

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jun 18, 2013

It is hard for me to believe that you cannot prevent that kind of abuse under your existing authority.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jun 18, 2013

Do you have systems in place that are Treasury-wide that apply to Social Security, or does the Social Security Administration have separate defenses against cyber intrusion or cyber attack?

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jun 18, 2013

I agree completely, Mr. Chairman, and would agree voluntarily to comply, or at least adhere to, Regulation E.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jun 18, 2013

I would appreciate your letting us know through the Chairman so that we can consider adding to--augmenting that authority.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jun 18, 2013

Thank you for being here today. Thank you for your good work on this program.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jun 18, 2013

Are there ways, in your view and Mr. Gregg's view, that the electronic system may be more susceptible to fraud than the paper method of check delivery?

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jun 18, 2013

If somebody calls you without your having called first... that call is a fraud. Do not talk to that person. Hang up.

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Richard Blumenthal
@richardblumenthal· Democratic · CT· Jun 18, 2013

Do you employ outside consultants to develop and implement those systems to protect against cyber intrusion?

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jun 18, 2013

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 174, submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read…

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jun 18, 2013

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it adjourn until 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 19, 2013; that following the prayer and pledge, the morning hour be deemed expired, the Journal of…

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jun 18, 2013

We will continue to work through the amendments to the immigration bill tomorrow. Senators will be notified when votes are scheduled. ____________________

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Tim Kaine
@timkaine· Democratic · VA· Jun 18, 2013

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to consideration of S. Res. 173, which was submitted earlier today. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title. The assistant legislative clerk read…

Congressional Record · 2013-06-18